Male Grooming for TV: Game Change's Danny Strong

Back in March of this year, I had the pleasure of working with producer/writer/actor Danny Strong while he was in Atlanta promoting his controversial HBO movie GAME CHANGE. I did his grooming for his interviews with CBS Atlanta and CNN as well as the movie premiere.

Tips for male grooming for TV:
Most men want to look as natural as possible with no traces of makeup shown on camera. For Danny's grooming, I applied Makeup Forever HD foundation sparingly in a slightly darker shade so he didn't appear too pale in front of the camera. I used a small amount of concealer where necessary to cover any small spots/blemishes. I also set it with a small amount of loose translucent setting powder, and small amount of balm on the lips. That's about it! Check out the CNN interview to see how the makeup looks on camera and if the movie airs again it's actually a good one that set a HBO record for most views in the first weekend with over 3 million views! Check it out:

Spring 2012 Trend: Coral Escape

 

Spring is my absolute favorite time of the year! Ok maybe I'm partial because I'm a May baby, but I always love the fun colors of the season. In true Spring fashion, coral is a great color to rock with neutrals, metallics, and hints of blue or green. Check out some of my coral picks for 2012.

Sally Hansen's Kook-A-Mango Nail Polish:

MAC's Costa Chic Lipstick (with Prestige "poppy" lipliner)

Nars Cream Blush in Cactus Flower

Beautiful and Bald Barbie!

I believe that this doll is long overdue, but I love that it is finally being done by Mattel. There are many young girls fighting with cancer and this is a great doll to help with addressing the issue of hair. Like India Arie's song "I Am Not My Hair", this doll shows the beauty of a girl or woman despite having long, flowing hair.

The power of social media is so strong! This doll came to Mattel's attention through a Facebook campaign with over 150,000 likes. Mattel will now produce and distribute the dolls exclusively to children’s hospitals and other hospitals treating children with cancer throughout the U.S. and Canada, directly reaching girls who are most affected by hair loss.

Barbie is not the first though! Moxie Girlz and Bratz have already jumped onboard with the concept, manufactured by MGA entititled "True Hope Dolls" and hit stores June 2012.

Beauty Dish is coming to Atlanta!

Hey everyone,

As many of you that follow me know, I host a seasonal beauty event which traditionally is a Brunch for the beauty industry and enthusiasts. This time I'm putting a twist on it and having a Beauty Supper...Beauty Dish!

Come enjoy food, networking and education from an expert panel. The topic for this event is #The Business of Beauty. 


Sadiddy Magazine - editor in chief - Adrienne Gadling
I Heart Hair - owner - Alexis Lee
Makeup Artist/Makeup Academy Owner - Kat Flynt
Savor The Savings - Tax Advisor - Kim Hodges


If you will be in Atlanta on Monday, March 26th, be sure to check this event out!.

Limited seating so don't wait to get your ticket! Click here for tickets: http://beautydish.eventbrite.com/


Take a look at some of my past beauty brunches as well!

http://mimijonline.blogspot.com/2011/10/autumn-beauty-brunch-recap.html

http://mimijonline.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-beauty-brunch-recap.html

http://mimijonline.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-beauty-brunch.html

My Photoshoot with B Scott



photo by Laretta Houston, makeup by MiMi J, hair by Zara Green, Styling by Demetrius Williams, headpiece by Avnah Couture



Last month I worked with a very popular blogger, B Scott while he made a stop in Atlanta. I had a great experience doing his makeup! The photos actually were published in an Atlanta magazine called Fenuxe and he's using one of them for his new single "Body Rock". Check out the photos and interview below!